TPO 2015 INDICATIVE SYLLABUS

Section

Description / Syllabus

Subject knowledge

Logical ability and

communication

Classroom practices and

professional competencies

Topics:
o

Typical topics of the chosen subject and grade levels

(e.g. if you choose Middle school maths, typical
topics covered in maths for standard VI-VIII will be
included).

Independent of board; largely aligned with themes

in the National Curricular Framework.

Coverage:
o

Knowledge of common theories in the subject.

Conceptual understanding of the relevant topics.

Pedagogical content knowledge (i.e. how to teach

the subject) covered to a smaller extent.

Patterns

Analytical reasoning

Syllogisms and Venn diagrams

Common aspects of verbal and written communication

(in TPO 2015, this is only in English language).

Topics:

Teaching-learning methods or pedagogy

Lesson planning and overall planning for instruction

Assessment

Classroom management

Understanding of child learning and development

Relevance of technology in education (basic level)

Collaboration and interpersonal relationships

Coverage:
o

Knowledge of common aspects of practice.

Situational responses showing practical

understanding of these aspects and ability to apply
in the classroom.